The Observer's picks for best of 2008: Video Games
Matthew DelBrocco
Issue date: 12/5/08 Section: Focus
It is difficult to limit a list like this to only 10 games since there are so many great titles to choose from. They each bring something different to the table. Naturally, one's personal opinion comes into play when making a top 10 list, but I have tried to be as impartial as possible.
Coming in at No. 10 on my list is the innovative PC game, Spore. When it was released in early September, this game had a significant presence on campus. Many were intrigued by the thought of making their own creature and guiding its evolution from a single-celled organism to a space-faring civilization. This game is unique because you have total control over the creation and evolution of the creature. It can have 6 legs, 4 eyes, 8 pairs of wings, you name it!
The Mario Kart series has always been a solid racing series, and Mario Kart Wii doesn't disappoint. The unique thing about this entry in the series is the wireless wheel controller. While it can be tricky to adjust to this new controller, it can really enhance the game when using it becomes second nature. As with the other Mario Kart games, this is a great party game.
Civilization Revolutions for Xbox 360, PS3, and the Nintendo DS is a respectable entry into an incredible turn-based strategy series. If you like other Civilization games, you will probably enjoy this game even though there are a few changes in gameplay. Basically, you guide a civilization such as America, Germany, Spain, or India through time, from 4000 B.C. to the 21st century and beyond. There are several ways to win, so you should enjoy this game whether you like to crush your enemies with force or defeat them with diplomacy.
Both Guitar Hero and Rock Band came out with new titles this year. While both of them are great games, I believe that Guitar Hero: World Tour (for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and PS2) deserves the spot on this list slightly more. A great selection of 86 master tracks, the addition of drums and vocals, and the ability to create songs sets this game apart from the rest of the series. If you like music and have any hand-eye coordination at all, you will probably like this game. GH:WT is a much better party game than its predecessors since four instruments can now be played at once.
Coming in at No. 10 on my list is the innovative PC game, Spore. When it was released in early September, this game had a significant presence on campus. Many were intrigued by the thought of making their own creature and guiding its evolution from a single-celled organism to a space-faring civilization. This game is unique because you have total control over the creation and evolution of the creature. It can have 6 legs, 4 eyes, 8 pairs of wings, you name it!
The Mario Kart series has always been a solid racing series, and Mario Kart Wii doesn't disappoint. The unique thing about this entry in the series is the wireless wheel controller. While it can be tricky to adjust to this new controller, it can really enhance the game when using it becomes second nature. As with the other Mario Kart games, this is a great party game.
Civilization Revolutions for Xbox 360, PS3, and the Nintendo DS is a respectable entry into an incredible turn-based strategy series. If you like other Civilization games, you will probably enjoy this game even though there are a few changes in gameplay. Basically, you guide a civilization such as America, Germany, Spain, or India through time, from 4000 B.C. to the 21st century and beyond. There are several ways to win, so you should enjoy this game whether you like to crush your enemies with force or defeat them with diplomacy.
Both Guitar Hero and Rock Band came out with new titles this year. While both of them are great games, I believe that Guitar Hero: World Tour (for Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, and PS2) deserves the spot on this list slightly more. A great selection of 86 master tracks, the addition of drums and vocals, and the ability to create songs sets this game apart from the rest of the series. If you like music and have any hand-eye coordination at all, you will probably like this game. GH:WT is a much better party game than its predecessors since four instruments can now be played at once.
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Nintendo Fanatic
posted 12/10/08 @ 2:53 PM EST
As much as I play SSBB, I have to disagree with its placing at #1. I don't know where you've been playing, but the Wi-Fi multiplayer is anything BUT lag-free. (Continued…)
Angela Sadek
posted 6/22/09 @ 4:58 AM EST
Great .Now i can say thank you!
Gloria Capel
posted 7/04/09 @ 3:15 AM EST
A think this new storie have some mistakes.
Pridavias VEI
posted 8/18/09 @ 2:01 PM EST
Good information. Thanks for the post.
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